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Insurance & Housing

A collection of insurance and housing resources to help you navigate the maze of medical and housing issues.

5 Things you Must Know About the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

Diabetes Guide Nina Nazor provides us with 5 things you must know about Medicare prescription drug coverage.

About's Health Insurance Site

Health insurance Guide Kelly Montgomery has assembled some of the best health insurance resources on the Net.

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

For those people who have lost their job, COBRA benefits are available until a new job with benefits become available.

Food Assistance Program (FAP)

The Food Assistance Program (FAP)fact sheet.

How to Apply for Social Security Disability

Arthritis Guides Carol and Richard Eustice take you step by step through the process of applying for Social Security Disability.

Insurance Benefit Fact Sheets

A collection of insurance benefit fact sheets.

Is HIV/AIDS a Disability?

Is HIV/AIDS a disability? Many people would say no. But according to the definition of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the answer is yes.

Medicare (Parts A & B)

Medicare A & B fact sheet

Michigan Dental Program (MDP)

Michigan Dental Program (MDP)fact sheet.

Michigan Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)

Michigan Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)fact sheet

Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Patient Prescription Programs

For those people who have no prescription drug coverage, many drug manufacturers have patient assistance programs.

Planning for the Future

Who will take care of your loved ones and make your wishes known when you can't? This feature will help you plan for the future.

Quick Facts - The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

When you are caring for a loved one the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) could allow you to stay home with those who need you.

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Short Term & Long Term Disability fact sheet.

Social Security Disability (SSDI)

Social Security Disability (SSDI) fact sheet.

State Disability Assistance (SDA)

State Disability Assistance (SDA) fact sheet

State Medical Program (SMP)

State Medical Program fact sheet

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)fact sheet.

Veteran's Benefits

A tablet of veteran's benefits from About.com.

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